Ballerina lacquer box

This delightful paper mache box features a charming hand-painted miniature of a ballerina from Swan Lake ballet. Accentuated with gold touches and adorned with a matching pattern, it makes for a nice gift for ballet and art enthusiasts alike.

• Entirely handmade
• Handcrafted and shaped from papier-mache
• Cloaked in rich smooth black lacquer outside and red inside
• Thoroughly dried after each coat (up to 10 coats before painting starts)
• Hand-painted with freshly made egg tempera
• Embellished with patterns made from gold leaf
• Artfully detailed with gold leaf within the picture and for patterns on the lid and borders
• Many times covered with a clear glossy lacquer finish
• Polished by hand to the smooth and even condition
• Detachable lid
• Certificate inside
• Signed by artist

Dimensions: L 2.4" x H 2" x W 2" (6 x 5 x 5 cm)
The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: Kholui, Swan Lake, artist's name

To keep it clean and beautiful:
Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth.

Check out our ballet art collection of unique handmade boxes from the WhiteNightSPb shop!